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Book Reviews of Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1)

Dead Men Don't Lye  (Soapmaking, Bk 1)
Dead Men Don't Lye - Soapmaking, Bk 1
Author: Tim Myers
ISBN-13: 9780425207444
ISBN-10: 0425207447
Publication Date: 2/7/2006
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 72 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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15 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

bookaddicted avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 131 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
First book in Tim Myers latest series centered around a family owned soapmaking shop. As usual, Myers has a crop of interesting characters and infuses the plot with tidbits about how to make soap ( his other series deal with candlemaking and running an inn). A good cozy mystery.
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
THIS WAS A NICE LIGHT MYSTERY THAT REMINDS ME OF THE OLD NANCY DREW BOOKS I READ AS A GIRL.IT IS A SOAPMAKING MYSTERYWITH INFO ABOUT THAT WOVEN INTO THE STORY LINE.
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A fast read, lots of soapmaking tidbits. Not the best written book in the world though...
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
1st in the Soapmaking mystery series. Cute book with lots of soapmaking info.
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First in a new series and the characters. (Soap Making Mysteries) Fast and easy read.
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 223 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great series- It is about a family soap making business. The oldest must take care of the family if it means solving a murder.
Piper avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 2
It took me awhile to warm up to the characters in this murder mystery. The author's style isn't very descriptive. I would like more description of the scenes in the book. It's a bit plain and get's right to the point. Some relief arrived when Kelly became Ben's love interest. I'll read the next book in the series with some hope.
teagenie avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
this is a great little read. Fun and cute.
puffin14 avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Trite plot and poorly written. Found the soapmaking info interesting.
thecomet avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 125 more book reviews
Loved this book. The Perkins own the Soapmaking Shop. When there is a death at the back door to the shop Ben is expected to solve the mystery. His sister was dating the man who was killed and the police are looing at her as the one who did it. This is going to be a great series and I plan to ready them all. Loved the characters and the story line. Recommend!!!! Barbara
CacaoBear avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 87 more book reviews
I've read books from 3 or 4 different series by this author, and I must admit that most of them leave me gritting my teeth at his overbearing characterizations.

This one is the exception. I only rolled my eyes in exasperation a couple of times ... for the most part, the characters were level-headed and believable. Bravo to Tim Myers for finally getting it right.
lauree avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
As a cozy mystery it is a good read. If you are interested in learning about soap-making this isn't the book for you though. Soap-making definitely takes a backseat.
reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
I love his candle series and this one didn't let me down. Nice relaxing read.
ladycholla avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 2081 more book reviews
I love this series. All of his stuff is very clean, cozy and good.
katy0118 avatar reviewed Dead Men Don't Lye (Soapmaking, Bk 1) on + 151 more book reviews
Was a fast read, characters weren't well defined, plot was typical for a cozy.